$ 350-400 per hour
Whitney M. Matney attended the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville, Arkansas. During law school, she served on the Board of Advocates, was a member of the W.B. Putman Inn of Courts, won first place in the Closing Argument Competition, and received the "Best Oralist" award for her appellate brief argument. Whitney clerked for The Honorable Judge John Scott in Benton County, Arkansas, where she developed a passion for client advocacy and litigation. This passion remains with her today. She is willing to tackle any legal challenge for any client, at any time.
Whitney gained experience clerking in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations, personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. Whitney also has experience with criminal defense. She obtained her Rule XV Student Attorney Certification during her last semester of law school, and represented clients in their appeals from their capital murder cases. Her work there gave her valuable insight into the fact that Justice should be afforded to all persons, no matter the charges against them.
Whitney has experience in divorce, child custody disputes, insurance claims, criminal defense, and breach of contract cases. Whitney is a certified civil mediator and ad litem. While her experience is in these areas, she welcomes the opportunity to guide clients through all walks of legal issues.
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205 NW A Street, Second floor, Bentonville, AR, 72712
31 Client Reviews
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Posted by Emily | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Exceptional legal support during difficult times!
I hired Whitney to help with a custody case, and I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and support. She explained every step of the process clearly and answered all my questions. Whitney is very compassionate and made me feel heard during a difficult time, and always responsive. Thanks to her hard...
Posted by Pam | April 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Lawyer
I hired Whitney to be my divorce attorney. She was very responsive to my questions and helped me work through all the details during this big life change. She was professional, personable, knowledgable and reassuring. I would highly recommend her.
Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Highly Recommended
After going through a very long custody battle and using different attorney's in the process, Ms. Matney was by far the best fighter for me. Not only was she prompt in responding to my emails and calls, her knowledge for my case was superior. She new exactly what needed to be done to achieve what I ...
Posted by Brittany | September 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
The best custody lawyer one could ask for!
I hired Whitney in 2017 to help me through a particularly difficult custody case. I've spent many hours in her office in regards to different issues and she never once treated me as If my concerns weren't valid. She is really great at giving you straight forward answers and calming any uncertainty th...
Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
From Felony to Diverson. Super satisfied.
We have used Whitney for civil cases in the past and when I was arrested for felony domestic battery I immediately called Whitney. Whitney was able to negotiate my charges down from a felony to a diversion. Extremely rare occurrence and I could not be more satisfied with the results.
"I have had the opportunity to work with Whitney on a case and found her to be effective, diligent and caring in the representation of her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Whitney is passionate about her clients especially when serving as a Court Appointed Attorney Ad Litem. I have used her in that capacity in several cases and believe she is knowledgeable, works hard and will look out for the best interest of her clients."
"Whitney served as attorney ad litem for one of my cases. The case was particularly complex, and she handled it with every bit of the attention and passion it required and did an awesome job. She is prompt to respond to emails and phone calls, and keeps her clients and all parties updated well on proceedings. I endorse Whitney without hesitation."
"I have personally worked with Whitney on a matter. She is effective and knowledgeable. I definitely endorse this lawyer."
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2012
1st Place Closing Argument Competition, Bailey & Oliver Law Firm
2012
Best Oralist, Ann Killenbeck
2014 - Present
Attorney, Bickett & Trentham Law Partners
2013 - 2013
Board of AdvocatesMember
2013 - 2014
WB Putman Inn of CourtPupil
2013 - 2013
Traveling Trial Competition - University of Arkansas School of LawCompetitor
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2023
Attorney Ad Litem CLE
2022
Attorney Ad Litem CLE
2020
Attorney Ad Litem CLE
2019
Attorney Ad Litem CLE
2018
Attorney Ad Litem CLE
2017
Attorney Ad Litem CLE
2016
Attorney Ad Litem CLE
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